Attracting Capital from Angels: How Their Money-And Their Experience-Can Help You Build a Successful Company

How to find angel investors, how to approach them, what they look for, why they invest - it's all here. Not just one person's opinion, "Attracting Capital" is based on solid research and interviews with over 30 accredited investors. If you only buy one book on angel investors, make sure it's this one.

A real gem! In over 35 years as a serial entrepreneur, investment banker and angel investor, I've come across dozens of books addressing various aspects of raising money, writing a business plan and/or finding investors. Most rehash existing theories and consolidate existing sources of research and advice on the topic. Brian and Dee have done a remarkable job of gathering fresh information through direct interviews, original essays and new surveys. The result is a truly enlightening, useful and very readable work which should become The Bible for anyone thinking of starting a business, financing an existing one, or investing as an angel themselves.A must read even for someone just interested in learning more about Angel Investing, a little known area of our economy which just happens to be one of the most powerful drivers of our free enterprise system.Bob Geras,PresidentLaSalle Investments Incorporated

"Dee and Brian have diligently researched and compiled a manual for all entrepreneurs seeking Angel funding and advice. While most books on Angels and venture capital focus on abstract concepts and financial theory, this one is directly relevant to real situations and contains invaluable tips to successfully secure funding for many ventures in a difficult environment."Frank A. McGrew IVMemphis Angels

"I've just finished reading "Attracting Capital From Angels" by Power & Hill and I immediately phoned our University bookstore. "Attracting Capital From Angels: How their Money & Their Experience Can Help You Build a Successful Company" has just been added to their last tremendous book "Inside Secrets to Venture Capital" as the two main texts for our MBA class in Venture Capital.These no-nonsense texts cut through the myth and hype about raising venture capital. They are clear and concise: powerful tools for raising funds that should never be more than an arms-length away from your business plan."Dr. Bruce BorupAsst. Professor of EntrepreneurshipChair, Business Administration DepartmentAlaska Pacific University

"Attracting Capital From Angels" is a great step by step primer on how to attract the right angel investors to help finance and build your business. I think that it's an easy to follow guide which integrates real angel experiences with recommendations that are very helpful. The Q & A format asks many of the questions that are probably on the minds of many entrepreneurs as they read the book! ...An Angel Investor From the Midwest